Curry on Newcastle '“ as Ashley meets Staveley for takeover talks (and deal may not be finalised until transfer window closes)
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The Sun has published photographs of the Magpies’ owner and Staveley leaving a London restaurant after a dinner meeting.
Staveley’s PCP Capital Partners has tabled a £250million offer for the club, which was put up for sale by Ashley last month.
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Hide AdAshley, however, values the club at closer to £400million and talks are ongoing.
The meeting was reportedly set up by newspaper owner Richard Desmond, who was also pictured leaving the Hampstead restaurant.
Staveley wants to do a deal in time to sanction investment in Rafa Benitez’s squad in next month’s transfer window.
However, a deal might not now be done until February.
The Premier League will need 30 days to ratify a takeover.
United are 15th in the league ahead of tomorrow’s home Premier League game against Leicester City.